Dishwasher

Position: Dishwasher

Hours of work: Flexible, some evenings, weekends, and holidays

Company/Location Overview

No secrets. No myths. No fabricated stories.

Bardstown Bourbon Company is a new blend of bourbon makers creating the next industry standard through unparalleled transparency, collaboration, and innovation.

We at Bardstown Bourbon Company have been honored with the prestigious accolade of ‘Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the Year 2023’ by the esteemed International Wine and Spirits Competition.

With the most technically advanced and sophisticated distillery in the country, our pledge of transparency is on full display through open spaces and clear glass, putting the art and science of whiskey-making front and center for all to see. In the heart of the Bourbon Capital of the World™, Bardstown Bourbon Co. produces not only our own award-winning and highly sought-after blended bourbons, ryes and finished whiskies, but custom distills and ages whiskies for many brands, from start-up pours to established top shelves.

We are the premiere destination on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, combining distilling, culinary, and beverage expertise to create a modern, authentic experience that will engage and delight the bourbon novice and the most sophisticated aficionado.

At our on-site restaurant, Bardstown Bourbon Co. Kitchen and Bar, visitors enjoy chef-driven yet approachable Southern cuisine with international flair paired with creative cocktails, a vast collection of spirits, curated wine list, and our one-of-a-kind Vintage Library, our ode to distilling history stocked with old and rare finds dating back to the 19th century.

Green River Distillery is located in Owensboro and is the 10th oldest distillery in the state producing more than 90,000 barrels of bourbon and rye for its own brands and partners. They produce the flagship Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey which started in 1885 and was re-launched in February 2022.

At Bardstown Bourbon Company, see how we are moving the industry forward and NEVER STANDING STILL. For more information, please visit www.bardstownbourbon.com and www.greenriverdistilling.com

Job Description/Responsibilities

All employees of The Bardstown Bourbon Company must have the following characteristics:

• Appreciate and provide excellent customer service
• Comfortable interacting daily with Bardstown Bourbon Company customers as well as tour groups and guests in a hospitality-focused environment
• Excellent team player

Job Summary

We are looking for a reliable dishwasher to staff various shifts. The ideal candidate is committed to showing up on time for work, has a helpful attitude, gets along with other kitchen employees, and follows all sanitary and health-related protocols.

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Ability to operate an industrial dishwasher safely and rapidly.
• Load and unload dishwashing machine.
• Wash glassware and various kitchen items by hand, when necessary.
• Strength and stamina required to lift loads and empty/clean all trash receptacles.
• Ability to meticulously clean iced tea and coffee machines daily.
• Store clean dishes, glasses and equipment appropriately.
• Ensure there are enough clean dishes, glasses and utensils, especially during peak hours.
• Maintain cleaning supplies stock (e.g. dish detergents, soap, mops, brooms, etc.)
• Remove garbage regularly and take to dumpster, plus clean garbage cans.
• Sanitize the kitchen area, including the floor.
• Commitment to all around cleanliness, including dishwashing and dish storage areas.
• Notify Chef any time dish machine washer or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures.
• Must always follow sanitation and safety policies.
• Provide assistance to prep cook and other staff as needed, especially during peak hours.
• Basic janitorial skills to clean up spills, broken glassware, etc. immediately.
• Report any sanitation or janitorial issues to management.
• Commitment for the Company’s ISO program including the quality and food safety of our products.
• Other Duties as assigned by management

Job Qualifications/Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to speak fluent English.
• No experience is required but it is welcomed (training will be provided, as needed).
• Commitment to working hard and being reliable.
• A team player.
• Ability to follow instructions and help with various tasks, as needed.
• Availability to work in shifts, during weekends and evenings, plus holidays.

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.

• Stands during entire shift.
• Reaches, bends and stoops frequently.
• Ability to safely operate industrial machinery and carry loads up to 25 lbs.
• Able to work in hot and humid environment.

The Bardstown Bourbon Company is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of The Bardstown Bourbon Company to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees, without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.